{
  "id": 6793363,
  "title": "Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to set up Women’s Asia Cup final against India",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/sri-lanka-beat-pakistan-to-set-up-womens-asia-cup-final-against-india",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T20:35:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-beat-pakistan-to-set-up-womens-asia-cup-final-against-india-1.500671646"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sri Lanka secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Women's Asia Cup, setting the stage for a repeat final against India on Sunday in Dubai. The defending champions, who previously won the title in 2024, needed to chase down a target of 131 runs. They began cautiously, slipping to 33/4 after 6.2 overs, but recovered with a crucial 67-run partnership between Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari. Samarawickrama contributed 36 runs off 31 balls, while Dilhari added 33 runs off 33 balls, propelling Sri Lanka into a strong position. However, Pakistan's captain Fatima Sana claimed two quick wickets, reducing Sri Lanka to 109/6 with just three overs remaining. Nilakshika Silva and Kaushini Nuthyangana maintained their composure, with both players remaining unbeaten. Sri Lanka's journey to the final was marked by an earlier struggle against Pakistan, who lost 130 for 5 in response to Sri Lanka's total. The Sri Lankan team will now face India again in the final, with India aiming for their eighth Asia Cup title.",
  "summary": "Sri Lanka held their nerve to beat Pakistan by four wickets on Friday and set up a repeat of the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup final against India in Dubai on Sunday. SRI LANKA WOMEN ARE INTO THE FINAL What a finish! Sri Lanka Women seal a 4-wicket victory over Pakistan and book their place in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Final #WomensAsiaCup2026 #SriLankaCricket pic.twitter.com/Yjsmpxhjl6 — Sri Lanka…",
  "key_points": [
    "Sri Lanka defeats Pakistan by four wickets in Asia Cup",
    "Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari form 67-run partnership",
    "Final set against India in Dubai on Sunday"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ESPNcricinfo",
        "title": "Perera, Ayodhya in as Sri Lanka bowl against Pakistan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/perera-ayodhya-in-as-sri-lanka-bowl-against-pakistan",
        "published": "2026-09-11T14:53:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Sri Lanka Beat Pakistan To Face India In Women's Asia Cup 2026 Final On September 13",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/sri-lanka-beat-pakistan-to-face-india-in-womens-asia-cup-2026-final",
        "published": "2026-09-11T18:25:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Women's Asia Cup: Sri Lanka fight back from 33/4 to beat Pakistan, set up India final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/womens-asia-cup-sri-lanka-fight-back-from-33-4-to-beat-pakistan-set",
        "published": "2026-09-11T19:36:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}